Question

Which of the following statements is /are correct?

• A. A metal in its highest oxidation state acts as an oxidant
• B. In the reaction, $F _2+\frac{1}{2} O _2 \rightarrow OF _2$, Oxygen is an oxidant.
• C. The oxidant number of $Ni$ in $Ni ( CO )_4$ is zero
• D. Copper metal can be oxidized by $Zn ^{2+}$ ions

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Correct answer is (a) A metal in its highest oxidation state acts as an oxidantCorrect answer is (c) The oxidant number of $Ni$ in $Ni ( CO )_4$ is zero